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'tree tents' by luminair
all images courtesy of luminair
the culmination of three years worth of research, these 'tree tents' by luminair are coming to forests near you. bringing awareness to the timber
harvest and lifecycle, these suspended capsules bring comfortable and low impact retreats up in the canopies. the living spaces are contained by
a sustainable structural frame enclosed with high density cotton canvas fabric. a combination of green ash wood and strong, lightweight
hybrid aluminum sub-frame components are easily transported and assembled. steam-bent into a spherical shape, the form spreads loads across
the structure to absorb movements of inhabitants. its 100% waterproof exterior is insulated with sheep wool, making the shelters perfect for year-round
use and semi-permanent camps. it comes in olive green, red and natural.
spanning three meters in diameter, the interior room comfortably accommodates 2 adults. kits include side benches which extend into beds.
a bio-fuel stove for heating and cooking can also warm the water stored inside the under-floor tank.

spherical tent suspended amidst tree trunks

ladder leads into front door

side window

door entry

fabric door rolled up

bedroom

bed beneath side window

light detail

bio-fuel stove and bed

view of bio-fuel stove and bed from other bed

other window

upward view of skylight

creation of tent prototype

green ash framework

installation
I like it very mucho, I can see myself in it. But, also, it looks like the perfect object bears would love to investigate.
interesting object how is it attached to tree?
a bear piñata!
i wonder what is the max weight it can hold
This is very interesting object to Africa.
Africa,
Really , we like to wait till canadian bears test it out first. Lol.
First rule of the jungle ….its jungle not a playmground
Kinda hard to fit in your backpack…
Very cool idea! I’d like to know how I could get ahold of a little woodstove pictured. Also, how do you get in that thing??
not a tent, it’s a tree house with shitty siding. if yer gonna build a tree house do it right.
Interesting idea, kind of a neat minimalistic design. A tent you can carry in your backpack, assemble/disassemble in minutes, and costs much, much less I’m sure. Never mind that you are relying on the stability of trees: so, are you also hiring an engineer to survey a site for your “tent”. Another type of canvas tent? Maybe, but then I’d like to see you fit the materials of your tent into a package that rivals ordinary, house-style hunting tents (which, by the way, you do not need to attach to trees). Being “up in the tree” is a cool concept, I admit, and the spherical design is neato-looking, but there are easier, cheaper ways to sleep “in the trees” if that is your desire. If you could make this thing collapsible (kind of like a rolly-polly?), that would be a start. I liken this to inventing a square wheel: sure it works, and looks cool, but you need a wacky surface and a special car just to be able to drive it.
Such a Great design i have seen here..
so good.
I live in France, Picardie, in the middle of the Woods. There is no Bears nor snakes , and i wish I could havé such a cabin-tent in my trees, l’y without the stove. Is there a Way I could get one? How much does it cost?
Thank you!
M
Amazing idea.. pretty sturdy definitely not for hiking or trekking but great for camping !!
NICE IDEA………………..
wow this is cool
Come Test them in New Zealand. Not only would it make a great spare bed or a guest room, but uou would never see me much. Id be having too much fun in it. NZ is the best place to test it since we don’t have freaky animals nor deadly insects as such…
Thumbs UP guys….
Sweeet sign me up
This is awesome, how can I get my hands on one?
awesome, i live in the states and there are plenty of safe places i travel that i would love one of these. how to i get one, thanks. BRILLIANT
Cool! Very similar to the free spirit spheres I stayed in last summer. http://www.freespiritspheres.com/
Looks very interesting! Love your design
Nicely built and Maintained.Feel so good to look at it
Wow what a great tree camp..Nice
very good
Not a tent.
Where can I get one I really want one for my home garden I adore this type of things XD
It’s really interesting….
why live up in trees if you can’t be outside. How cool to live up in the tree tops But in a solid ball. I don’t think so.
..must be a pain in the butt crack to set up XD
Okay, way cool, but how do you get in and out, for the inevitable call of nature?
Amazing stuff I have ever seen. What is the weight of this object and how to carry it in a long journey.